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Note 6 - Construction Joint Ventures (Detail) - Summary of noncontrolling venture partner share: (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Total combined: |  |
Current assets | $ 164,758 | $ 164,023
Less current liabilities | (77,274) | (69,285)
Sterling’s receivables from and equity in net assets of construction joint ventures | 11,005 | 6,057
Corporate Joint Venture [Member] |  |
Total combined: |  |
Current assets | 92,102 | 108,458
Less current liabilities | (48,002) | (86,023)
Net assets | 44,100 | 22,435
Backlog | 213,924 | 539,844
Sterling’s noncontrolling interest in backlog | 77,222 | 127,130
Sterling’s receivables from and equity in net assets of construction joint ventures | $ 11,005 | $ 6,057

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